Ackman Acquires Microsoft Stake Amid Stock Decline
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This topic is included in the Trace archive for Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Bill Ackman's hedge fund, Pershing Square, has taken a significant stake in Microsoft as the tech giant's shares have dropped over 26% since their record high in July 2025. Ackman believes that the recent sell-off presents a rare buying opportunity, particularly as Microsoft continues to invest heavily in AI and cloud technologies.
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Pershing Square acquired Microsoft shares at a valuation of 21 times forward earnings.
Microsoft shares rose approximately 4% following Ackman's announcement.
Around 95% of analysts currently have a buy-equivalent rating on Microsoft stock.
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